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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2746  
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Just purchased a double din facia, Parrot asteroid smart, mud carling switches for the displaced fog, rear wash wipe and hazards switches to put into my puma pod which i already have
hopefully will have a successful weekend but its a big job i think! Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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2nd Feb 2014 2:06pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2746
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Done a few bits recently (many mentioned in other threads etc) but, to summarise and keep this thread up to date:
Parrot asteroid double din did get fitted:  Click image to enlarge 6LED spot lights fitted, think they look pretty smart: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Job for the weekend; relay headlights & apply convoluted tubing and fuses where necessary to the wiring in the engine bay to sure everything up electrics-wise. No burned out switches/stalks for me! Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Cheers, David
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16th Feb 2014 11:14pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2746
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TGE Trims & Mud-UK storage nets fitted (bit more info in 'maintenance & mods section):
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Some pics of my defender's current state: Been chopping up all the trees (30+!) that have come down recently, so we have a hefty log collection to build up! Click image to enlarge and some more nice piccies... a happy chap at the moment, defender is perfect... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Cheers, David
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23rd Feb 2014 11:01pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20263
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Wipac Crystals would look nice on there I think.
 Really is a worthwhile mod with upgrade bulbs for a reasonable cost. |
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23rd Feb 2014 11:13pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2746
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Yeah I've got a relay to fit too, didn't get round to it this weekend. Prefer to finish one job at a time otherwise I have a mental breakdown! Do they 'look' much different? Cheers, David
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23rd Feb 2014 11:18pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20263
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These are mine:
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Genuine Wipac Crystals from paddocks and Philips extreme bulbs. I can get you some links if you want? I think they look a lot nicer, cleaner looking too. Biggest advantage is they are polycarbonate lenses too not glass, so less likely to get stonechip damage. I have and others have had their OE lights smashed before, in my case glass lenses spots a few years ago. (Hence my change to polycarb Roo's for spots too) |
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23rd Feb 2014 11:25pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2746
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Yeah I found them available from a few suppliers and site sponsors etc. already have the Philips +20% bulbs which are better and the relay should improve even more. Some crystals and probably stainless steel bezels will be in order soon I think.
Cheers for the tip Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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23rd Feb 2014 11:37pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20263
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Your welcome, and yeah the SS bezels I forgot about those! I have those too they are well worth it.
Haven't done the relay set up though, is there any gains noticeable to be had except the switch preservation? |
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23rd Feb 2014 11:49pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2746
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Apparently it reduces voltage drop (although how much I'm not sure) and whitens the light a little. Supposedly voltage increases from around 12 and a bit to 13.5-13.8 as it should be with alternator running, but for me it's mostly to protect switch im doing it. Cheers, David
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23rd Feb 2014 11:55pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20263
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That makes sense. Try and get some photos up when fitted if you can.
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24th Feb 2014 12:10am |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2746
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Will do! Won't be for a couple of weeks now though im afraid.. Back to uni tomorrow. Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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24th Feb 2014 12:15am |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2746
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Drove a 400 mile round trip today to get a remap and a few little bits from Chris at CSK.
Wasn't sure what to expect but Chris was a pleasure to deal with, had a good chat and look around the place and most importantly the car drives beautifully now, pulls like a train in the higher gears and no juddering in the lower ones. Throttle response is sharper and the car 'kangaroos' much less. Well pleased! Strongly recommend it, how the 2.4 should have lest the factory. And a very reasonable price too compared to the competition. Thanks a bunch, Chris! Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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11th Apr 2014 9:10pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20263
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What tune did you have?
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11th Apr 2014 9:36pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2746
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Chris' "stage 2"...
Drives so nicely now, you wouldn't believe it's the same car! Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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11th Apr 2014 9:44pm |
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